France waited patiently, suspicting the other would prefer being the only one to touch his possessions. And that was alright. Perhaps he was foolish to give in to the old ache, it would just make things harder later. But he couldn't help himself, and certainly wouldn't turn back now that he'd gained the other's cooperation.

It really wasn't even about England at all, though he expected he'd bring it up with the other nation later. Flaunt it in their usual bickering way.

When Maglor was ready, and those words of gratitude again expressed, he simply smiled again and shook his head before starting to lead the way. "There is no need. A voice like yours deserves to be cherished, be it English or non."

A little slip was forgiveable, right?