*cackle* “Oh how the glitter suits you, brother! Though I must admit, it looks several times better on your Lord – do pass on my compliments to him. As for my question… hmm…. What did you like the most about Nùmenor? Do you occassionally miss Lord Aulë? Do you fear the void? What clothes do you usually like to wear?”

*rolls eyes* He hardly needs the encouragement… 

Tsch… you test your limits with me, brother; asking so very many impertinent questions! Don’t you have have more pressing matters to attend? Curling your hair, maybe? Or tongue exercises? 

No? A pity.  Very well: 

Item one: The Numenorian’s hospitality, and their impeccable standard of hygiene. The bath house in the capital was a favorite destination of mine; always ready to heat the waters particularly hot for my visits, and provide most exquisite attendants. Some of their number I admit to taking a special interest in… their company must be among my favorite things as well.  

The second: I do, but only as a chick who has left the nest: I have flown to better things. I could not return to that narrow life now, even if I wax nostalgic for its moments of joy, or its solidity of purpose. 

Aulë was as good to me as he knew how to be… as he could have been, as the father of my making, if not of my choice. 

Thirdly: Yes. As should you. As should we all.
One day perhaps, we will reach a level of industry that would allow us to explore such an expanse as the Outer Dark and probe its mysteries… but not the Void. It is that which is outside of Creation, a prison of unimaginable bleakness. What being trapped there would do to the mind… I shudder to think. 

And finally: *Gestures to forging apron, encompassing his whole ensemble of boots, gloves, and capelet.* These are the most practical for working in. I don’t believe I have a favorite mode of attire, but this is certainly my most frequent. 

…Anything else, dear brother? I don’t suppose you’d like to know the number of hairs on Drauglin’s ass, or which hand I favor for polishing my hammer? 

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