Hmm.... I had not meant to suggest that Mellonin was ignoring Mellondu, but it makes for an interesting conflict to be explored.
Immy, I should have said something about this. I had hoped you would pick up on a chance for Aeron to experience the wonder of the natural kind of Art that is Tolkien's "magic" in Middle Earth, if one could call it that. You instead chose for Aeron to be consumed by his grief - which is probably quite true to character. Maybe that sense of wonder could come before he takes his leave from Marigold? Of course, you don't have to pick up on that if you don't want to. My fault for not explaining what I was trying to do.
I'll be away from home over the holiday, and will only be able to read what others write, having thoroughly misplaced my password.
I suppose I can do without for about four days. When I come back, I'll pick up Raefindan again.... it would be about time, no? Carry on!