That was just part of what had been missing. For all that it could and did tend to drive him to distraction, it was good to see Maglor hadn't lost it. France was able to laugh again and ignored his cooking for the moment it took to step close and wraps his arms around his nephew in a hug.

But his words were no less earnest. "It is a gift I will remember and carry with me always."

...Even if he did feel rather short. Stupid elves, too tall for their own good.