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"I wish I could go to Aman," said Fáinu, "Cree, you must know, that my fate is sealed, There is, perhaps, one thing that have to do before I leave Middle Earth for ever." He put the bandage back on and fixed it with the pin. he saw that Cree was sad, he had always regretted leaving her.
"Cree, I know that thou art angry that I left you.,” he said leaning forward, "You see, I had to. No one knew me! Even Elrond had to look deep into my heart to see who I was. Although our bond was strong, I did not know if it was strong enough to weather the curse of Smaug. I knew that If I ever saw you, I would have to tell you that Manstarmin was dead, for to the rest of the world, he is. I did not, still do not, wish to bring you to any harm that may come of my fate."
He saw that a tear rolled down her cheek, he took from his pocket his handkerchief and handed it to her. He knew how hard it was for the both of them to remember the terrible events in their lives. He asked the bar maid for some more drinks. They came swiftly and Fáinu drank to clear his throat.
"Do not weep, Cree," he said as she wiped the tear from her cheek, "If you wish to go with me, I will not stop you. Rivendel seems not to be a place of refuge. Not since Elrond departed did it seem joyful. Eryn Lasgalen holds too many memories of my awful fate. i have considered travelling to the far north, for there, I may find use, Dwaline the dwarf asked for my sword in battle, for there is a lot of it there near the grey mountains. Goblins and others of a less than savoury nature."
He smiled at her, for now, he seemed to remember some of the times they had spent together, and he wished he could go back to that time, but knew he could not. Every time he savoured a fond memory, a flame would consume it, and a malice filled laughter would block out all other sound.
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